Addicted to Football?

It might sound silly, but one expert feels that football fandom can border on addiction and interfere with relationships. I came across this article on HealthDay.com and was intrigued by the headline: "Are Sports Obsessions Damaging Your Relationships?"

You might be thinking, that's ridiculous, it's just a game! But check out the symptoms he says might be a sign of a problem:

- Thinking about football while doing other things.

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- Becoming irritated when a game is interrupted.

- Missing important family or other events to watch a game.

- Becoming depressed, angry or violent when a certain team loses.

I know at least two people who have all four of these symptoms. What about you? Has sports ever affected one of your relationships?